Louisiana flooding death toll rises to 10, state official says

Louisiana officials have increased the death toll to 10 from the unprecedented flooding in the southern part of the state.

Devin George, state registrar for vital records, said Tuesday the latest deaths are accidental drownings.

One was in Tangipahoa Parish. The body of a 49-year-old man was discovered in a wooded area near Kentwood. The other death occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish. A 58-year-old man was discovered in the woods near Millar Estates.

The floods began during torrential rains Friday and many homes and businesses are still underwater. The governor says at least 40,000 homes have water damage.